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Trump Joins Johnson’s Effort to Get House Republicans to Pass Budget Plan
Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump were working to gather the votes to pass a budget resolution, a key step in Mr. Trump’s fiscal agenda.
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As G.O.P. Eyes Medicaid Cuts, States Could Be Left With Vast Shortfalls
Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could gut one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.
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Ukraine Agrees to Minerals Deal With U.S., Kyiv Officials Say
The White House did not confirm any agreement. President Trump has insisted that he wants “payback” for past aid.
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How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Flatter, Then Gently Resist.
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Some Republicans Sharply Criticize Trump’s Embrace of Russia at the U.N.
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- “He is a business man and a genius, but I don’t know what his intentions are. Everybody in politics needs to be more clear about what they want.”
Dannie Hinton, 60, Louisville, Ky. Voted for Trump. - “He’s not an elected official. It’s very much overstepping. Elon is just a rich guy who’s taking control of things, and that doesn’t feel like democracy to me.”
Maggie Keane, 32, Thomas, W.Va. Voted for Harris. - “If he’s doing what he says he’s doing — looking for government cuts and waste — I’m all for it.”
Damian Conley, 51, Caledonia, Wis. Voted for Trump in 2024. - “So it’s OK for us get audited, but it’s not OK for the government to get audited?”
Tim Schock, 58, Spring Valley, Calif. Did not vote. - “I think what he’s doing is unconstitutional at best and he’s borderline fascist.”
Noah Beljaars, 21, Flagstaff, Ariz. Voted for Harris. - “I believe he’s a very smart man for what he does. But I don’t think he belongs where he’s at right now. Like my grandma used to say: Shoemaker needs to be making shoes. Shoemaker, go back to making shoes!”
Mariana Cardenas, 43, Chula Vista, Calif. Did not vote.
What 15 Americans Think About Elon Musk’s Role in U.S. Government
Americans are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power.
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Egg Prices Are Soaring. Bird Flu May Not Be the Only Culprit.
The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.
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Americans’ Expectations of Higher Prices Could Unnerve the Fed
More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.
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Bret Stephens
America’s Most Shameful Vote Ever at the U.N.
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James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats
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Brooke Harrington
Trump Is Like F.D.R. — Only in Reverse
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Dana H. Allin and Jonathan Stevenson
America and Russia Are on the Same Side Now
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Al Trautwig, a Mainstay in the TV Booth at Madison Square Garden, Dies at 68
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